A perspective on mechanism of heat transfer and performance optimization in advanced thermal interface materials

C Chen Liang (MOE Key Laboratory for Non-Equilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, School of Physics) J Jingtao Hong (School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology 1 , Beijing 100081,) C Cheng Wan X Xinkai Ma (School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology 1 , Beijing 100081,) Z Zhiteng Wang (Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, Shaanxi Engineering Lab for Advanced Energy Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering Shaanxi Normal University Xi'an 710119 P.R. China) X Xiuchen Zhao (School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology 1 , Beijing 100081,) A Aijun Hou (Yangtze River Delta Graduate School of Beijing Institute of Technology 2 , Jiaxing, Zhejiang,) D Denis Nika (Faculty of Physics and Engineering, Institute of Applied Physics, Moldova State University 3 , Chisinau, Maryland 2009,) Y Yongjun Huo (School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology 1 , Beijing 100081,) G Gang Zhang

Abstract

In recent years, thermal interface materials (TIMs) have garnered increasing attention in the field of thermal management for electronic devices. By effectively bridging the gap between electronic components and heat sinks, these materials significantly enhance heat transfer efficiency. This paper systematically reviews and analyzes the mechanisms, and the influencing factors associated with TIMs composed of graphene, carbon nanotubes, MXene, boron nitride compounds, and metal nanowires over recent years. Additionally, it delves into the challenges faced by these materials and explores its future research directions in thermal management. Future research endeavors are anticipated to focus on innovative designs for thermal conductivity networks in order to achieve further enhancements in the TIMs performance, ultimately paving the way for their practical application and commercialization.

Article Details

Volume / Issue Vol. 126, Issue 7
Published February 17, 2025
ISSN 0003-6951
Publisher American Institute of Physics

Journal Info

Applied Physics Letters

American Institute of Physics

ISSN: 0003-6951 Physical Sciences

Authors (10)

C

Chen Liang

MOE Key Laboratory for Non-Equilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, School of Physics

J

Jingtao Hong

School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology 1 , Beijing 100081,

C

Cheng Wan

X

Xinkai Ma

School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology 1 , Beijing 100081,

Z

Zhiteng Wang

Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, Shaanxi Engineering Lab for Advanced Energy Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering Shaanxi Normal University Xi'an 710119 P.R. China

X

Xiuchen Zhao

School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology 1 , Beijing 100081,

A

Aijun Hou

Yangtze River Delta Graduate School of Beijing Institute of Technology 2 , Jiaxing, Zhejiang,

D

Denis Nika

Faculty of Physics and Engineering, Institute of Applied Physics, Moldova State University 3 , Chisinau, Maryland 2009,

Y

Yongjun Huo

School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology 1 , Beijing 100081,

G

Gang Zhang